Jai Herbert Explained

Jai Herbert
Other Names:The Black Country Banger
Birth Date:13 May 1988
Birth Place:Wolverhampton, England
Nationality:English
Weight Lb:155
Weight Class:Lightweight
Reach:77.0 in[1]
Style:Muay Thai
Rank:Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] under Tom Caughey[3]
Stance:Orthodox
Fighting Out Of:Wolverhampton, England
Team:Team Renegade
Team Kaobon (England)[4]
MTK Global
Years Active:2015–present
Mma Kowin:9
Mma Subwin:1
Mma Decwin:3
Mma Koloss:3
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:1
Mma Draw:1
Am Win:5
Am Kowin:3
Am Subwin:2
Am Loss:1
Am Decloss:1
Sherdog:168551

Jai Kyle Herbert (born 13 May 1988) is an English mixed martial artist who currently fights as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former Cage Warriors lightweight champion and also competed in BAMMA.

Background

Herbert was born in Wolverhampton, England. He spent 14 years as a scaffolder and worked a full-time job while competing as an amateur and professional. He didn't turn to full-time fighting until signing with the UFC.[5] As an amateur fighter, Herbert competed at welterweight and didn't consider the strain of a weight cut to be worthwhile at such a level.[6] In August 2020, Herbert was part of Wolverhampton Wanderers' kit launch.[7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After going 9–1 as an amateur, Herbert made his professional MMA debut in 2015. He recorded consecutive second-round knockouts with Full Contact Contender and later signed a four-fight contract with BAMMA.[8]

On 14 November 2015, Herbert made his promotional debut at BAMMA 23 and beat Ben Bennett via knockout in the second round. On 14 May 2016, he earned a second round submission against Tony Morgan at BAMMA 25. On 16 December, he suffered his first loss against future UFC fighter Rhys McKee in a lightweight title bout at BAMMA 27.

In February 2017, Herbert was due to face Steve Owens at BAMMA 28, but his opponent was forced to withdraw with illness the day before.[9] On 12 May, Herbert beat Rick Selvarajah at BAMMA 29 via knockout in the second round.

In late 2017, Herbert voiced his displeasure about BAMMA's matchmaking. Due to an over-booking of fights by the promotion, Herbert saw a scheduled bout cancelled at late notice due to the number of tickets sold by the fighters. He announced he would not fight under the BAMMA promotion again and subsequently signed with Cage Warriors.

Cage Warriors

On 16 June 2018, Herbert faced Erdi Karatas at Cage Warriors 94. He won by unanimous decision in the co-main event. He was then due to fight Donovan Desmae at Cage Warriors 98, but had to withdraw two weeks prior to the bout. On 8 December, he returned with a first round knockout against Joe McColgan at Cage Warriors 100.

On 2 March 2019, Herbert appeared in the co-main event at Cage Warriors 102 and beat Steve O'Keefe via a first round knockout. He was then handed his first title opportunity with the promotion and beat Jack Grant at Cage Warriors 106 to claim the vacant lightweight championship. On 26 October, he successfully defended his title against Cain Carrizosa at Cage Warriors 109 with a first round knockout.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In January 2020, Herbert signed with the UFC.[10] He was due to face Marc Diakiese as a replacement at in March, but the event was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11]

On 25 July 2020 Herbert faced Francisco Trinaldo at . He lost the fight via knockout in round three.[12]

Herbert faced Renato Moicano on 26 June 2021 at .[13] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in round two.[14]

Herbert faced Khama Worthy on 23 October 2021 at .[15] He won the bout via TKO in round one.[16]

Herbert was scheduled to face Mike Davis on 19 March 2022 at UFC Fight Night 204.[17] However, Davis withdrew from the bout for personal reasons and he was replaced by Ilia Topuria.[18] Herbert landed a head kick in the first round that dropped Topuria, but ultimately lost the fight via knockout in round two.[19]

Herbert faced Kyle Nelson on 23 July 2022 at .[20] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[21]

Herbert faced Ľudovít Klein on 18 March 2023 at UFC 286.[22] After a point deduction in the third round due to multiple groin strikes, the fight ended in a majority draw.[23]

Herbert faced Farès Ziam on 22 July 2023 at UFC Fight Night 224.[24] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[25]

Herbert faced Rolando Bedoya on 3 August 2024 at UFC on ABC 7.[26] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[27]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center|13–5–1|Rolando Bedoya|Decision (unanimous)| | |align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates||-|Loss|align=center|12–5–1|Farès Ziam|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|London, England||-|Draw|align=center||Ľudovít Klein|Draw (majority)|UFC 286||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|London, England||-|Win|align=center|12–4|Kyle Nelson|Decision (unanimous)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|London, England||- |Loss|align=center|11–4|Ilia Topuria|KO (punches)|||align=center|2|align=center|1:07|London, England||-|Win|align=center|11–3|Khama Worthy|TKO (punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|2:47|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||- |Loss|align=center|10–3|Renato Moicano|Submission (rear-naked choke)| ||align=center|2|align=center|4:36|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|10–2|Francisco Trinaldo|TKO (punch)|||align=center|3|align=center|1:30|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates||-| Win| align=center| 10–1| Cain Carrizosa| KO (knee)| Cage Warriors 109| | align=center|1| align=center| 3:26| Birmingham, England| |-| Win| align=center| 9–1| Jack Grant| TKO (punches)| Cage Warriors 106| | align=center| 3| align=center| 3:22| London, England| |-| Win| align=center| 8–1| Steve O'Keefe| TKO (punches)| Cage Warriors 102| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:07| London, England||-| Win| align=center| 7–1| Joe McColgan| TKO (punches)| Cage Warriors 100| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:00| Cardiff, Wales||-| Win| align=center| 6–1| Erdi Karatas| Decision (unanimous)| Cage Warriors 94| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Antwerp, Belgium||-| Win| align=center| 5–1| Rick Selvarajah| TKO (punches)| BAMMA 29| | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:37| Birmingham, England||-| Loss| align=center| 4–1| Rhys McKee| KO (punches)| BAMMA 27| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:47| Dublin, Ireland| |-| Win| align=center| 4–0| Tony Morgan| Submission (rear-naked choke)| BAMMA 25| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:19| Birmingham, England||-| Win| align=center| 3–0| Ben Bennett| KO (body kick)| BAMMA 23| | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:59| Birmingham, England| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Martin Sweeney| TKO (punches)| Full Contact Contender 13| | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:41| Horwich, England| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Omid Muhammadi| TKO (punches)| Full Contact Contender 12| | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:22| Horwich, England||-[28]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stats UFC. ufcstats.com.
  2. CplVUZKD1m8. "Received my jiujitsu brown belt tonight (...)". jai_herbert_mma. 9 March 2023. 18 March 2023.
  3. CplUBkrIfcd. "Honoured to award my bro @jai_herbert_mma his well deserved brown belt tonight at @renegadejiujitsu (...)". caugheytom. 9 March 2023. 18 March 2023.
  4. Web site: UFC signs UK Muay Thai stylist for Goiania card. 2015-05-20. Bloody Elbow. 2017-05-30. 20 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180920122527/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/5/20/8630251/ufc-fight-night-goiania-signs-darren-till-vs-wendell-oliveira-injury-waldburger-mma-news. dead.
  5. News: Gerbasi. Thomas. 11 April 2020. Jai Herbert Finally Able To Make MMA Full-Time. UFC. 30 August 2020.
  6. News: Bramford. Emma. 2 March 2020. UFC London: Jai Herbert – From scaffolding to fighting at the O2 with the UFC. Fighters Only Magazine. 30 August 2020.
  7. News: 28 August 2020. 2020/21 away kit launched. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. 30 August 2020.
  8. News: Georgiou. Andreas. 19 October 2017. Jai Herbert believes it should be talent over ticket sales in UK MMA's latest big debate. MMA Plus. dead. 30 August 2020. 20 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200920104737/http://www.mmaplus.co.uk/round-up/ukmma/bamma/jai-herbert-responds-ticket-sales-bamma/.
  9. News: McDonnell. Graeme. 23 February 2017. Steve Owens forced to withdraw from BAMMA 28 bout with Jai Herbert. Severe MMA. 30 August 2020.
  10. News: Carroll. Peter. 27 January 2020. Jai Herbert signs with UFC, replaces Stevie Ray against Marc Diakiese at UFC London. MMA Fighting. 30 August 2020.
  11. News: K. Lee. Alexander. 15 March 2020. Several fighters announce cancellation, postponement of former UFC London bouts. MMA Fighting. 30 August 2020.
  12. News: Martin. Damon. 25 July 2020. UFC on ESPN 14 video: Francisco Trinaldo storms back to flatten Jai Herbert by knockout. MMA Fighting. 30 August 2020.
  13. Web site: Nolan King and Farah Hannoun. 2021-04-12. Renato Moicano vs. Jai Herbert booked for June 26 event. 2021-04-12. mmajunkie.usatoday.com.
  14. Web site: Behunin. Alex. 2021-06-26. UFC Vegas 30 Results: Renato Moicano Submits Jai Herbert In Round Two. 2021-06-27. Cageside Press. en-US.
  15. Web site: Dorff. Marcel. 2021-10-04. Khama Worthy treft Jai Herbert op 23 oktober tijdens UFC FN 196 in Las Vegas. 2021-10-04. MMA DNA. en-US.
  16. Web site: 2021-10-23. UFC Fight Night 196 video: Jai Herbert lights up Khama Worthy for early TKO. 2021-10-23. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  17. Web site: UFC LONDON THE BLACK COUNTRY BANGER VS. BEAST BOY. Marcel. Dorff. 2022-02-04. www.eurosport.com.
  18. Web site: 2022-02-12. Mike Davis isn't facing Jai Herbert at UFC London because 'it just doesn't make sense to take the fight'. 2022-02-18. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  19. Web site: Behunin . Alex . 2022-03-19 . UFC London: Ilia Topuria Flatlines Jai Herbert In The Second Round . 2022-03-19 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  20. Web site: Jay Anderson . 2022-06-14 . Jai Herbert to Face Kyle Nelson at UFC London on July 23 . 2022-06-15 . cagesidepress.com.
  21. Web site: Behunin . Alex . 2022-07-23 . UFC London: Jai Herbert Spoils Kyle Nelson's Lightweight Debut . 2022-07-24 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  22. Web site: ATSteveDuncan . 2023-01-06 . Jai Herbert vs. Ludovit Klein agregado a UFC 286 . 2023-01-06 . MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. . es.
  23. Web site: UFC 286: Late, controversial point deduction sees Jai Herbert draw with Ľudovit Klein. Cageside Press. Val Dewar. 2023-03-18. 2023-03-18.
  24. Web site: 2023-05-01 . Fares Ziam vs Herbert . 2023-05-02 . Boxe Mag . FR.
  25. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2023-07-22 . UFC London: Fares Ziam Beats Jai Herbert In Clinch-Heavy Matchup Between Kickboxers . 2023-08-04 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  26. Web site: Riggs . Drake . 2024-06-19 . Morning Report: Anthony Smith says title shot against Alex Pereira 'lines up' with UFC 303 wins . 2024-06-19 . MMA Fighting . en.
  27. Web site: UFC Abu Dhabi: Jai Herbert vs. Rolando Bedoya. cagesidepress.com. Jay Anderson. 2024-08-03. 2024-08-03.
  28. Web site: Jai Herbert. 2020-08-30. Sherdog.

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